humanoid - Head of Workplace & Facilities

• Facility Strategy & Planning • Define and lead the physical environment strategy across lab, workspace, test, integration, prototype manufacturing, and office areas • Translate functional and technical requirements from all parts of the business into clear, scalable space plans • Lead site assessments, feasibility studies, and future planning across global locations • Develop and maintain design standards for our labs and shared workspaces • Programme Delivery (Brownfield & Fit-Out) • Own the full lifecycle of facility programmes: scoping, budgeting, planning, contractor management, delivery, and commissioning • Oversee brownfield upgrades to enable evolving R&D, prototype manufacturing, and testing needs • Manage external architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants • Coordinate delivery timelines with product, hiring, and operational roadmaps • Prototype Manufacturing & Lab Readiness • Ensure infrastructure supports mechatronics-heavy workflows including actuator assembly, sub-system integration, electronics rework, and test rig operation • Define layouts and utility requirements (power, ESD, ventilation, compressed air, equipment mounting, etc.) for in-house prototyping and low-volume builds • Establish protocols for safe operation, material flow, and flexible reconfiguration of physical spaces • Office Operations & Workplace Experience • Lead general office and workplace management across all global sites • Oversee a dedicated office and reception team, ensuring smooth daily operations, visitor experience, and front-of-house service • Maintain a welcoming, professional, and functional workplace aligned with our culture and operational rhythm • Partner with People and IT to ensure workspaces support hybrid collaboration, new joiner onboarding, and employee well-being • Facility Operations & Lifecycle Management • Set up and oversee systems for space allocation, access control, maintenance, and infrastructure monitoring • Lead improvements in facility uptime, utilisation, safety, and team experience • Manage shared infrastructure including lab services, AV, security, physical IT, and environment monitoring • Maintain compliance with local codes, safety regulations, and relevant R&D standards • Cross-Functional Collaboration • Partner with stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, people, logistics, IT, and workplace operations • Work with executive leadership to develop long-term facilities strategy, capital planning, and space forecasting • Represent facilities in company-wide planning processes, including headcount growth and program milestones • Drive alignment between physical infrastructure and company objectives